Clicky

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K10D
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax K20D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty similar but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The FE-4030 was introduced 19 months after the K20D which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax K20D

 FE-4030 K20D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2008More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus FE-4030

 K20D FE-4030 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax K20D

 FE-4030 K20D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax K20D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 vs the K20D.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and K20D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and K20D.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-4030 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K20D will offer you extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer FE-4030 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Pentax K20D
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography factors
Pentax K20D Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Sports photography camera
34
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
Pentax K20D Travel photography information
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
environment proofing
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K20D Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K20D as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
9
no video shooting
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax K20D
 Olympus FE-4030Pentax K20D
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-4030 Pentax K20D
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-07 2008-06-25
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus range 4cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery model - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $700